Background
Sifton, Victor was born on March 17, 1897 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Son of Sir Clifford and Anna (Burrows) Sifton.
Sifton, Victor was born on March 17, 1897 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Son of Sir Clifford and Anna (Burrows) Sifton.
Student Ottawa Collegiate Institute, U. Toronto. Doctor of Laws, University Manitoba, 1952.
Public Regina (Saskatchewan) Leader-Post, 1928-1935. General manager Winnipeg Free Press, 1935-1940, public since 1944. Chairman of board F. P. Publs.
Limited, 1959-1961; vice president Great-West Life Assurance Company. President Winnipeg Free Press. Chancellor U. Manitoba, 1952-1959.
Joined Canadian army, 1914. Served in France with Canada Infantry. Discharge with rank of major, 1919.
Lieutenant colonel reserve, 1925. Master-general of Ordnance, Canadian Army, 1940-1942. Created Commander Distinguished Service Order, Commander Order of British Empire.
Member United Church of Canada. Clubs: Winter, Manitoba (Winnipeg).
Married Louise Macdonald, January 16, 1925. Children: John, Carolyn, Arma.